Vine Maple for smoking?

[trophyelk6x6]

Never used it, keep hearing it's outstanding for smoking meats.  Anyone use it before?

[Twispriver]

I've used it and thought it worked well. Just remember to peel it when it's green because the bark really sticks when it's dry.

[Humptulips]

it's the best IMO. I never peel it, just scrape any moss off it. It will burn when wet and provide a relatively cool fire with a lot of smoke.

[opdinkslayer]

That’s all my dad used for doing salmon. Works well on fish. Never tried it with meats.

[trophyelk6x6]

thanks for the reply's, headed up the Skokomish to get some. I dont want to cut any on my property LOL.  Actually I heard it was awesome for sausage and meats so I will try it. That an Alder is like so plentiful where I live I wanted to get some feedback.

[206]

After giving up on long bow projects, I smoked the rest.

It really smells good.  After reading about it, I burned it green like they said too.  I also skinned it with a machete (easy) before I chunked it.

[acrim]

I use it for charcoal smoker and pork ribs every year ,  really a crowd favorite.

[Skywagon_185]

Vine maple is the best.  Close second is Hazelnut.  Both give great results green with the bark on.